The JROTC program is a high school course with regular classe during normal school hours. When you look at the way it benefits your students and school, it is in a class by itself.
Good Students. JROTC teaches leadership, success skills, physical fitness, health, and citizenship, JROTC also t eaches how to efficiently improve their school work. Students are taught how to study effectivetly enabling them to be more focused and proficient while taking tests.
Great Learning. The structure of JROTC curriculum takes beyond normal modes of classroom learning instilling a sense of disciplince, confidence, and belief that they can do whatever they set their minds to.
Better Grades. A majority of cadets become motivated to be successful academically largely due to the program structure, the experience and character of the instructors, and the state of the arts curriculum. This increased motivation has an impact on all classes.
High Graduation Rates. Many cadets report they perform better in their academic classes not only as a result of the motivation and inspiration they experience from their participation in JROTC, but also because course materials augment and reinforce their academic subjects. Annual reports consistently indicate that cadets graduate at a higher rate than any other students in the school.
Better School Community. JROTC brings students together who are different learning tracks and from different ethnic and culture background. JROTC Cadets do not just come together as classmates; they work together as a team, learning and growing while supporting each other.
Increased Involvement. Students who want to belong to something positive and meaningful find the JROTC program gives them an alternative to the usual mix of high school sports and integrated- curricular activities, JROTC is a different kind of team with diversified challenges and rewards.
SFC(R) Rayford Jackson
Phone: 337-725-6825
Email: [email protected]